Basic Biomechanics
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780073522760
Author: Susan J Hall
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 6, Problem 8AP
If the biceps brachii, attaching to the radius 2.5 cm from the elbow joint, produces 250 N of tension perpendicular to the bone, and the triceps brachii, attaching 3 cm away from the elbow joint, exerts 200 N of tension perpendicular to the bone, how much net torque is present at the joint? Will there be flexion, extension, or no movement at the joint? (Answer: 0.25 N-m; flexion)
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
How much force must be produced by the biceps brachii, attaching at 90? to the radius
at 3 cm from the center of rotation at the elbow joint, to support a weight of 200 N held
in the hand at a distance of 30 cm from the elbow joint? (Neglect the weight of the
forearm and hand, and neglect any action of other muscles)
Explain the answer biomechanically
With the shoulder flexed at 30°, the moment arm of the deltoid muscle is 2.0 cm. Solve
for the force exerted by the deltoid muscle at the glenohumeral joint give the following
assumptions:
The deltoid is the only active muscle at the glenohumeral joint
The weight of the humerus is 48 N.
The center of gravity of the humerus is located 30 cm from the shoulder center of
rotation
STATIC EQUILIBRIUM EQUATIONS
CONSIDERING ONLY THE DELTOID MUSCLE
Fo
MA =
18 Cn
COR
B=55".
0-30°
RaF 30 cm
FG = 24 N
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, bioengineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Two lifter's knees are of interest at a specific moment in their lifts. In both lifts, the knee extensor torque is 100 Nm, requiring quadriceps tendon/patella ligament forces of 1000 N (about 220 Ibs). Despite equivalent knee torques and quadriceps forces, patellofemoral joint forces are higher on the knees of lifter A. Briefly explain why. Edit View Insert Format Tools Table 12pt v Paragraph v BIUAarrow_forward< The three main forces that act on the patella are shown on the diagram of the knee joint below. These forces are the quadriceps muscle force (FQ), the patella ligament force (FPL), and the patellofemoral joint reaction force (FPF). The angles a and ẞ are with respect to a line that is perpendicular to FPF. Assuming a = 15°, ẞ = 20°, and FQ = 3725 N, use equations for static equilibrium to calculate (a) FPL, and (b) FPF. (Hint: To solve this problem consider using a coordinate system that is aligned with the principal axes of the patella instead of the usual vertical and horizontal axes). (c) Many people assume FQ and FPL are always equal in magnitude but this is only true under certain circumstances. Under what conditions are FQ and FPL equal in magnitude? Fo FPF FP B GriffithUNIVERSITY Queensland Australiaarrow_forward2. a) Label the system provided below, including the reference frame, moment arms and vector forces with the information provided. Internal moment arm = 4cm +0.04m External moment arm relative to the segment weight = 25cm 0.25m External moment arm relative to the load weight = 45cm 40.45m Segment weight = 50 N Load weight = 100 N Lower leg segment angle relative to horizontal plane = 45° Quadriceps tendon angle = 45° Axis of rotation MF SW LW 2b) Using the figure in 2a., calculate the external torque of the system relative to the normal component of segment and load weights listed above. 2c) Calculate the amount of both the tangential component of the muscle force and the muscle force itself required to keep this system in a state of static equilibrium.arrow_forward
- If your biceps brachii muscle attaches to your forearm 2 inches below your elbow, the distance from the elbow to the palm of your hand is 18 inches, and you lift a 20 pound weight, how much pull must your muscle exert to achieve elbow flexion? If your biceps brachii muscle attaches to your forearm 2 inches below your elbow, the distance from the elbow to the palm of your hand is 18 inches, and you lift a 20 pound weight, how much pull must your muscle exert to achieve elbow flexion? hhharrow_forwardGIVE 3 EXERCISES THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENT WITH LATERAL ROTATION AND MEDIAL ROTATION MOVEMENT AND WHY?arrow_forwardGIVE 3 EXERCISES THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS A LOCOMOTOR MOVEMENT WITH ABDUCTION AND ADDUCTION MOVEMENT. WHY?arrow_forward
- The flexors of the leg include all of the following except the: Question 29 options: biceps femoris rectus femoris semimenbranosus semitendinosus saritorius Question 30 The muscle fiber arrangement of the rectus femoris is: Question 30 options: bipennate and has greater potential for force bipennate and creates tension through a greater range fusiform and creates tension through a greater range fusiform and has greater potential for force.arrow_forwardA) Describe the difference between strength and power during a squat. Provide a quantitative example that illustrates the difference. B) During a squat, the weight you have on your shoulders has a certain amount of gravitational potential energy. As you squat down and come to a stop at the bottom of the squat, some of that energy is lost. Where does it go?arrow_forwardIs there a difference in the time to fatigue of the dominant and non-dominant arm? Cite relevant experimental data.arrow_forward
- Describe the movement in the sagittal plane for knee and hip in relation to the jump task in the plot.arrow_forwardWrite the procedures of pickup the EMG signal to predicate the angle at the ankle jointarrow_forwardFor each of the activities shown, describe the movement using the proper terminology. Describe the movement in stages, using: the axis the plane the terms of movementarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168130Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark WomblePublisher:OpenStax College
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A ...Health & NutritionISBN:9781337711067Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna BalacPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168130
Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher:OpenStax College
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A ...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337711067
Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Phylogenetic Mysteries: Crash Course Zoology #12; Author: CrashCourse;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVaw7nF72Aw;License: Standard youtube license